Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

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8:30am EST

Hillandale Math Foundational understandings and problem solving | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School Teacher Lead by grade level

LIMITED

Thursday January 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Hillandale Elementary School Teacher Lead by grade level

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Susan Parent | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Hillandale Elementary School Teacher Lead by grade level
Description: Dr Valerie Faulkner, NCSU explains the need for students to learn concepts conceptually vs procedurally for long term success in mathematics and this application to NCSCOS standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday January 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Hillandale Elementary School Teacher Lead by grade level

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EST

CTE Support Services Meeting - January 2026 | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | City of Medicine Academy; Durham School of Technology; Northern High School; Career Technical Education; Hillside High School; Jordan High School; Riverside High Sch

Thursday January 8, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EST

Other... 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd., V1

Presenters: Darian Harris | [email protected] | Director of CTE; Mia Morris | [email protected] | CTE Coordinator; Rosalind Garmon | [email protected] | Coordinator, Career Development and Equity; Thomas Young | [email protected] | CIMC
Location: Other... 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd., V1
Description: Participants will explore strategies and practices to support the ongoing growth and efficacy of teachers, schools, and CTE programs.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday January 8, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Other... 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd., V1

CTE, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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9:00am EST

FINAL Make-Up: ACCESS Training - All School Levels [Max Capacity =30] | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center SDC-M8

LIMITED

Thursday January 8, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EST

Staff Development Center SDC-M8

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center SDC-M8
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the ACCESS assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators

Thursday January 8, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center SDC-M8

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessments-Data-Accountability

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/F0mIW
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12:00pm EST

Specialized PreK Programs PD | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/cK4lz

Thursday January 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Online

Presenters: Renee Harris | [email protected] | EC PreK Facilitator; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | EC PreK Facilitator; April Cheek | [email protected] | EC PreK Director; Michelle Meade | [email protected] | PreK Coach
Location: https://t.ly/cK4lz
Description: The specialized program PreK teachers will review and discuss tools and support that can be used throughout the entire school environment.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday January 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Online

Digital Learning Standards, Pre-K

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/cK4lz
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/I_WW4
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3:00pm EST

FINAL: Make-Up: Alt. ACCESS Training - All School Levels [Max Capacity =30] | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center SDC-M8

LIMITED

Thursday January 8, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center SDC-M8

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center SDC-M8
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Alternate ACCESS assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators

Thursday January 8, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center SDC-M8

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessments-Data-Accountability

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/F0mIW
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